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Author Notes:Baingan Burtha is a part of Indian cuisine. It is prepared by grilling the aubergine/eggplant over charcoal or direct fire to infuse a smoky flavor. The grilled aubergine/eggplant is mashed, spices are added and seasoned. This dish is traditionally served with Indian Flatbreads or Rice. —Ashwini Musti

Rub a teaspoon oil to the aubergine and grill it on open flame till it becomes soft and shrunken. Keep turning the sides of the aubergine so that all the sides of it come in contact with the flame. This might take a 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, you can grill on charcoal.

Place the grilled aubergine in a plate and allow it cool down.

Remove the charred skin of the aubergine. This takes some amount of time to get a clean pulp.